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Contents: October 2007, Volume 10, Number 4 [Index by Author]

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Purpose and procedure: Back

Purpose and procedure
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 98-99. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.98
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EBN notebook: Back

How to write a commentary—an editor’s perspective
Andrew Jull
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 100-103. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.100
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THANKS TO OUR COMMENTATORS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING IN 2007
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 104. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.104
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Treatment: Back

A cognitive–behavioural parenting intervention reduced problem behaviours in at-risk preschool children and improved parenting skills in socially disadvantaged families
Elizabeth Hawkins-Walsh (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 105. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.105
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Review: advance provision of emergency contraception increases its use but does not reduce unplanned pregnancies
Sheila Quinn (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 106. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.106
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Review: partner notification interventions can reduce persistent or recurrent sexually transmitted infections
Helen McIlveen (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 107. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.107
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Duct tape was not effective for common warts in adults
Kimberley Lamarche (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 108. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.108
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Review: inhaled corticosteroids increase risk of oral candidiasis, dysphonia, and pharyngitis in persistent asthma
Lisa Cicutto (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 109. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.109
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Review: providing patients with written information about medicines does not guarantee increased knowledge
Paula Eyles (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 110. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.110
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The Atkins diet led to more weight loss than the Zone diet in overweight and obese premenopausal women at 12 months
Kathryn Weaver (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 111. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.111
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Review: colorectal cancer screening with the faecal occult blood test reduced colorectal cancer mortality
Christine A Brosnan (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 112. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.112
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Irrigation of simple lacerations with tap water or sterile saline in the emergency department did not differ for wound infections
Mary Cooke (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 113. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.113
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Systemic warming before, during, and after major abdominal surgery reduced postoperative complications more than warming during surgery only
Eileen M Scott (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 114. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.114
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Decontamination of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with chlorhexidine reduced nosocomial infections in cardiac surgery
Gina Maiocco and Jane Brosnahan (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 115. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.115
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Review: short duration of bed rest was as safe as long duration after acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction
Irene Travale (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 116. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.116
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A care management intervention improved depression after stroke
Lynda W Slimmer (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 117. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.117
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Assessment (screening or diagnosis): Back

Review: ultra-short screening tests are not highly accurate for detecting depression in primary care
Celia E Wills (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 118. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.118
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Causation: Back

Review: bed sharing between parents and infants exposed to smoke may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Linda O’Mara (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 119. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.119
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Review: soft drink consumption is associated with increased energy intake and body weight
Jennifer Yost (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 120. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.120
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Quality improvement: Back

Use of a treatment algorithm did not improve blood pressure control in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes
Christine Opsteen (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 121. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.121
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Clinical prediction guide: Back

A severity score comprising patient age, ulcer chronicity, and venous refill time predicted venous leg ulcer healing at 24 weeks
Jo Gibson (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 122. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.122
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Review: evidence from single studies shows that very few fall risk assessment tools can predict falls in elderly people
Kathy Peri (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 123. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.123
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Qualitative: Back

Review: similar social factors influence young people’s sexual behaviour worldwide
Colleen Varcoe (commentator) • Cicely Marston (author reply)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 124. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.124
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Patient–provider communication about sexuality and intimacy after a cancer diagnosis was described in terms of unmet needs and mismatched expectations
France Bouthillette (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 125. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.125
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The experience of heart disease in a partner resulted in a closer relationship for most couples
Carol Jillings (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 126. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.126
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People with cardiovascular disease identified 5 areas of medication-related problems that influenced adherence and informed decision making
Jill Beattie (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 127. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.127
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Inpatients felt that pressure ulcers had emotional, mental, physical, and social effects on quality of life because nurses did not adequately treat or manage their pain or discomfort
Lynne Esson (commentator)
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 128. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.128
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Glossary: Back

Glossary
Evid Based Nurs 2007; 10: 128. doi:10.1136/ebn.10.4.128-a
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